Senior Cost Accountant

Sr Cost Accountant | Northbrook, IL | Large Public Manufacturer About the Company

Our client is a multibillion dollar manufacturer with a reputation for excellence, innovation, improvement, and modernization. This company features many gold standard product names trusted not only by proud Chicagolanders but by the global market. The talented professionals who join the team enjoy working here thanks to a welcoming atmosphere, a newly remodeled, state-of-the-art campus, and fair, growth-oriented leadership throughout the organization.

As a Senior Cost Accountant, you will play a critical role in driving financial accuracy and operational insight across our client's manufacturing and supply chain operations. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, leverage advanced ERP systems, and provide actionable analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Standard Costing: Manage and maintain standard costs for components and finished goods, including bill of materials, labor, and overhead across multiple manufacturing and warehouse locations.
• Inventory Accounting: Oversee complex inventory transactions, reconciliations, and reporting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and support cycle counts.
• Variance Analysis: Analyze and explain price, production, and usage variances. Partner with operations and supply chain to resolve discrepancies and drive process improvements.
• ERP & Systems Integration: Support and troubleshoot costing processes within advanced ERP environments. Participate in system upgrades and new warehouse integrations.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to inventory and costing processes. Develop and document SOPs for new and existing workflows.
• Presentation & Communication: Deliver A+ presentations and communicate complex financial information clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent presentation and strong communication skills
• Manufacturing cost accounting background (5+ years)
• Experience with large ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Great Plains, or Microsoft Dynamics)
• Experience in a large organization (preferably publicly traded)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s, CPA, or CMA preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience consolidating and analyzing large data sets

$95,000-$120,000 + annual discretionary bonus (based on company and individual performance) + full benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Pension plan
• Disability insurance

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Manufacturing